Ione895
Answered

Explore Westonci.ca, the top Q&A platform where your questions are answered by professionals and enthusiasts alike. Discover reliable solutions to your questions from a wide network of experts on our comprehensive Q&A platform. Join our platform to connect with experts ready to provide precise answers to your questions in different areas.

Can someone explain how to do this Geometry problem?
Eliot is playing football.
He is 6 feet tall.
He stands exactly half way between two floodlights.
The floodlights are 12 yards high and 50 yards apart.
The floodlights give Eliot two shadows, falling in opposite directions.
determine the total length of Eliot's shadows..

Sagot :

okay so it is easiest to solve this problem by drawing it out. First draw Eliot and label it 6ft. Then draw the 2 floodlights on either side of him equal distances away and label them both 12 yds high. Label the distance between the floodlights 50yards. Then draw 2 diagonal lines one coming down on each side from Eliot's head to the bottom of the lights. You now have a triangle with one side labeled 6ft, one side labeled 25yds (50/2), and label the other side x. Then make sure you change the units so they are the same. Then use the pythagorean theorem to solve.

Thanks for stopping by. We strive to provide the best answers for all your questions. See you again soon. Thanks for using our service. We're always here to provide accurate and up-to-date answers to all your queries. Westonci.ca is your go-to source for reliable answers. Return soon for more expert insights.